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Virginia Sen. L Louise Lucas charged in federal marijuana case

Federal prosecutors charged Virginia state Sen. L Louise Lucas and six others, including relatives, over allegations of a criminal marijuana enterprise.

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  • Federal authorities charged Virginia state Sen. L Louise Lucas and six other defendants, including several relatives, the Department of Justice said.
  • Lucas was charged with five counts including racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute marijuana, conspiracy to launder money, conspiracy to commit honest services fraud, and maintaining a drug-involved premises.
  • Lucas surrendered on Thursday, a justice department spokesperson said.
  • Lucas' attorney Anthony Capozzolo told the BBC she would plead not guilty and that Lucas denies the charges in their entirety.
  • Lucas said in a statement on X that the prosecution was politically motivated and that she would not be intimidated.
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Notes Lucas calls charges politically motivated

The Guardian US (Politics): Virginia Democrat indicted on federal drug and money laundering charges

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The Guardian US frames the indictment as the culmination of a federal investigation that Lucas, a vocal Trump critic, has characterized as an attempt to intimidate her.

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Says Lucas used political power to shield operation

Breitbart (Politics): Democrat Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas Accused of Leading Criminal Marijuana Distribution Enterprise

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Breitbart stresses federal allegations that Lucas used her political influence to insulate a criminal marijuana enterprise and put her financial interests before constituents.

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